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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Sport

Sport, 1940

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Picnic Races Entries for Grasseaters Events

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 3

The following arc the entries for the grasseaters’ events at Yass Picnic Races, to be held on Thursday and Friday, March 7 and 8…

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Bowls Notes by "Nobias" Review Of Pennant Games Kenmore Match

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 8

Three Pennant teams were. in the front line on Saturday last, two at Canberra and the third the A's stayed at home to…

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Picnic Races Patriotic Meeting Open to Public

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 2

The Yass . Picnic Race Club has decided to hold a patriotic meeting at its annual two day race , meeting on March 7 and 8 next. There will…

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Tully Park Golf Club Four Ball Best Ball Competition on

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 8

Four Ball best Ball Competition on Saturday…

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Tennis Notes by 'Toss' Record Entries For Night Tournament Good Progress

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 February 1940 · page 8

With a record entry for the Dr. Kennett trophies; the night tournament has progressed very well this week. The third lighited…

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Will Be Missed From Swimming Carnivals

The Young Chronicle · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 1

When the Grenfell volunteers were examined in October, Col. Dun was rejected because he was not tall enough. Disappointed, Col. did not let…

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Tennis Dance at Bendick

The Young Chronicle · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

A very successful dance was held in the Bendick Murrell Memorial Hall in aid of the Tennis Club. At the function the presentation of the…

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TENNIS Saturday and Night Play

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 8

In addition to the matches published in Thursday night's paper the following will be played on Saturday: Ladies Singles Championship:…

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Swimming. Broke Two Records Young Swimmers At Wyalong

The Young Chronicle · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

Two South-western Swimming Association records were broken by swimmers from Young at West Wyalong's carnival on Wednesday…

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Bowls Dispute Association To Adjudicate Should a Graders Be in B Pennant Teams?

The Young Chronicle · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 8

Bowling club selectors--for that matter, selectors in general--are often in hot water, and what little immunity exists does not extend to…

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Cricket Clubs and Players Review of Last Saturday's Competition Matches To-morrow's Prospects

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 8

Batting honours last Saturday went to Neville Hunt, captain of Wheel[?]in, who went in when two wickets had fallen…

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Rugby League

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

The annual general meeting of the Yass Rugby League Football Club will be held in the lecture room next Friday night, February 16, at 7.30…

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Tennis Shelter Shed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 2

A request that a small shelter shed be erected at the sports ground courts leased to the Avoca Tennis Club was forwarded to the Goulburn City…

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Goulburn Golf Club Stroke Competition G. Baldwin Wins

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 8

G. Baldwin, who is a natural golfer with remarkable power in his drive, excelled himself on Saturday with his short strokes and putts. As a…

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Show Coursing Club Sydney Dogs Dominate The Field In Almost Every Event Saturday's Meeting

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 8

Sydney: dogs practically scooped the pool at the Goulburn Show Coursing Club's meeting at the showground on…

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Tully Park Golf Club Four Ball Best Ball Played On Saturday Sunday's Stroke

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 8

A four ball best ball versus par competition was held on the Tully Park links on Saturday afternoon, with the following results:…

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New Football "Blood" at Grenfell

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

It is likely that Grenfell's troubles in regard to fielding a local football team will be alleviated to a great extent this season if reports about new…

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Bowls. Newson Cup Young Again Lose to Harden Country Week Arrangements

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 4

The second match in the Newson Cup competition for 1940 was played on the Young green over the week-end. Harden securing their…

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Juniors to Have Say Unfair Treatment Alleged Remedying Football Grievances

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 4

With a view to removing the alleged causes for complaint by second grade and junior football bodies in the town and district that they…

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Night Tennis Tournament Draw Arranged For To-night and Wednesday Coming Championships

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 7

Divisions 10 and 11 of the G.D.L.T.A.'s mixed doubles tournament were disposed of last night, and there will be further play…

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